Kerry Washington plays political super-fixer Olivia Pope. Washington, who's married to football player Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-suhm-wah), is pregnant, which may be part of the reason why ABC is shortening the current season by three episodes.

Kerry Washington plays political super-fixer Olivia Pope. Washington, who's married to football player Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-suhm-wah), is pregnant, which may be part of the reason why ABC is ... more

In 2007, Darby Stanchfield was on "Mad Men" as Helen Bishop, Betty's divorced neighbor and mother of weirdo kid Glen.

In 2007, Darby Stanchfield was on "Mad Men" as Helen Bishop, Betty's divorced neighbor and mother of weirdo kid Glen.

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Darby Stanchfield grew up in Mercer Island, Wash., and graduated from the University of Puget Sound. She's also known for her role on NCIS as Shannon Gibbs (Jethro's first wife). She's pictured as Abby in "Scandal."

Darby Stanchfield grew up in Mercer Island, Wash., and graduated from the University of Puget Sound. She's also known for her role on NCIS as Shannon Gibbs (Jethro's first wife). She's pictured as Abby in ... more

Who knew Norm Lewis, who played Olivia Pope's tossed-aside boyfriend Edison, was so talented? A longtime stage actor, Lewis is pictured with Audra McDonald during the opening night of "Porgy and Bess" on Broadway in 2012.

Who knew Norm Lewis, who played Olivia Pope's tossed-aside boyfriend Edison, was so talented? A longtime stage actor, Lewis is pictured with Audra McDonald during the opening night of "Porgy and Bess" on ... more